Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

Two members of the Edinburgh Trams team have been recognised internally with “You are Tramtastic” awards in recognition of their efforts to help entertain passengers during the Taylor Swift concerts earlier this summer at Murrayfield Stadium. Driver Jade Holden and … Continue reading →

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request made of Edinburgh Trams has revealed that since the system opened in May 2014 there have been 112 collisions with other road vehicles, four with cyclists and seven incidents involving pedestrians, leading to … Continue reading →

Cllr Stephen Jenkinson has been appointed as the new Transport and Environment Convener on the City of Edinburgh Council. Cllr Jenkinson replaces Scott Arthur who became MP for Edinburgh South West at the recent UK general election.

A few days ago we reported that Edinburgh Trams pair 269 and 273 had received new/revised adverts and in this pictorial article we take a look at the new looks for the duo.

Anyone planning to work close to tram tracks in Edinburgh is being reminded that they must obtain advance permission to carry out any activity. This ensures not only their own safety but also the wellbeing of passengers and Edinburgh Trams … Continue reading →

Edinburgh Trams will be sending a team of top tram drivers to the 11th European Tram Driver Championship where they will compete with the best in Europe on 14th September in the event which is taking place in Frankfurt.

Its time to report a couple more advert changes in Edinburgh as one ad has a revision whilst another is a brand new advertiser for the trams. The two trams we feature in this article are 269 (new advert) and … Continue reading →

Hannah Ross – who as Head of Major Projects and Commissioning at the City of Edinburgh Council was a key figure in delivering the Trams to Newhaven project – has been appointed as Chief Executive of Scottish Rail Holdings.

There could be strikes on Edinburgh Trams by the end of August after Unite the Union members voted in favour of industrial action. This dispute relates to health concerns caused by the lack of time available for toilet breaks as … Continue reading →

Ticket holders for concerts featuring two of the biggest names in indie rock and pop at the Royal Highland Centre are being encouraged to let Edinburgh Trams take the strain when they take place later this month.

Edinburgh Trams have reminded passengers on the network that throughout the Edinburgh Festival period bikes will not be able to be carried on board because of the increased number of passengers using the trams.

As is so often the case when there are big events at Murrayfield Stadium, Saturday 20th July 2024 was a busy day for the Edinburgh Trams system. This time it was down to a big pre-season friendly football match between … Continue reading →

With the Paris Olympics now underway, one of Team GB’s supporters have taken out an advert on Edinburgh Trams to show their support for the athletes who are hoping to bring home meals during the two week sporting spectacle.